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Despite challenges and ‘unfinished business’, Colombia celebrates progress towards lasting peace, Security Council hears

The UN Verification Mission in Colombia's key task is to verify the reintegration into...

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South Sudan Foes Sign Preliminary Peace Deal

South Sudan's government and main rebel group have signed a preliminary power-sharing deal aimed at ending the country's nearly five-year civil war.

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Civil protection: Council agrees negotiating mandate on strengthening civil protection cooperation

On 25 July 2018, EU ambassadors endorsed, on behalf of the Council, a mandate for negotiations on a proposal to amend the EU civil protection mechanism. On the basis of this mandate, the Council Presidency will start negotiations with the European...

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Militants Kill Over 200 in Southern Syria Attacks

The Islamic State (IS) claimed responsibility for a series of suicide bombings and other attacks Wednesday in southern Syria, killing at least 204 people.

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